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The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead, winning 2 of 5 attributes.
21 unique
6 in common
42 unique
Where The Ordinary Buffet really shines is active ingredient strength, scoring 8.4 compared to Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum's 6.2. Its formula features Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Allantoin in high positions, signalling meaningful concentrations.
Hydration Efficacy is another area of separation. The Ordinary Buffet scores 8.7 here versus 6.6 for Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum. That difference comes down to how each formula is built — the ingredient list tells the story.
The Ordinary Buffet brings Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, and Allantoin as actives, while drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum relies on Ascorbic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract. Both approaches have merit, but the positioning and supporting ingredients make the difference.
Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum is better if you have
The Ordinary Buffet is better if you have
At premium pricing with a score of 7.9, Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum is a decent pick. The Ordinary Buffet sits at the budget level with a 8.8 score — the higher investment pays off in formulation quality.
The Ordinary Buffet edges ahead with a slightly stronger formulation, but Drunk Elephant C-Firma Fresh Day Serum is still a solid pick.
Based on ingredient analysis, The Ordinary Buffet scores higher overall. See the full score breakdown above for details on each attribute.
Yes, they share common ingredients. Check the ingredient face-off section above for a detailed comparison.
The key differences are in their active ingredients and formulation approach. Check the attribute battle above for a detailed breakdown.
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